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Fluticasone+Azelastine

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Uses
Allergic rhinitis
Therapy
Anti-Allergic
Side Effects
Headache, altered smell or taste sensations, dryness of nose
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Molecule Description

Fluticasone+Azelastine is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis characterised by a runny nose, itching, sneezing and congestion. It contains a combination of fluticasone and azelastine as its active components. You should use Fluticasone+Azelastine as advised by your doctor but do not use it more often or for longer than recommended. Before using this nasal spray, blow your nose and apply this medicine to each nostril. Do not overuse Fluticasone+Azelastine as it may worsen the underlying condition. You should follow your doctor's advice for the exact method to use Fluticasone+Azelastine.

Uses

Fluticasone+Azelastine is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis characterized by sneezing, a runny nose, stuffy nose and congestion or stuffiness.

Contraindications

When should one not use Fluticasone+Azelastine

If you are allergic to fluticasone, azelastine or any other ingredient of Fluticasone+Azelastine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Headache
  • Altered smell or taste sensations
  • Dryness of the nose
  • Ulceration in nose
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Limited information is available about the safe use of Fluticasone+Azelastine in pregnant women. Thus, avoid the use of this spray during pregnancy. Use only if it is considered essential by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Medicines present in Fluticasone+Azelastine are not known to be secreted in breastmilk. However, avoid using this spray unless prescribed by your doctor.

Driving

Driving

Fluticasone+Azelastine has a minor effect on your ability to drive. Therefore, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Alcohol

Alcohol

You should avoid alcohol intake while using Fluticasone+Azelastine as it may worsen some side effects.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have undergone recent surgery on the nose or paranasal sinuses.
  • You have any existing health condition like high blood pressure or heart disease, ulcer or wound in your nose, impaired adrenal function, etc.
  • You are suffering from a fungal, bacterial or viral infection of the airways or throat.
  • You are suffering from tuberculosis or any untreated infection.
  • You are pregnant or are planning for a pregnancy.
  • You have eye problems like glaucoma or cataract.
  • Fluticasone+Azelastine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
  • You have disorders related to the immune system, kidney or liver.
  • You are taking any other steroid medicine orally or through injections.
  • You notice the worsening of symptoms after using this spray.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Fluticasone is a steroid and azelastine is an antiallergic agent, which together reduce the swelling and inflammation of the inner lining of the nose. Fluticasone+Azelastine reduces the symptoms of nose allergy like a runny nose, irritation in the nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Fluticasone+Azelastine or Fluticasone+Azelastine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
  • Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatments you are taking for any disorders.
  • In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for brain-related disorders, anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir, etc.
  • Antifungal medicines like ketoconazole and antiviral medicines may worsen the side effects if given along with Fluticasone+Azelastine.
  • If steroid tablets or injections are going on, the use of Fluticasone+Azelastine should be done judiciously, as it may add up to side effects.

Interactions with food items

It can be used without concern for dietary restrictions related to food intake.

Dosage

Overdose

As Fluticasone+Azelastine is meant for intranasal application only, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed using Fluticasone+Azelastine, use it as soon as possible. Do not overuse this medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fluticasone+Azelastine is not expected to make most people sleepy, but some people may feel drowsy. Avoid driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Fluticasone+Azelastine is not at all addictive. It is used for people suffering from discomfort due to allergic symptoms of the nose like a runny nose, sneezing and congestion.

Yes, Fluticasone+Azelastine contains a steroid medicine that is used to improve the symptoms of nose allergy (allergic rhinitis). Locally applied steroids have comparatively lesser side effects than steroid tablet or injections.

Fluticasone+Azelastine is used for allergic rhinitis. It should be used for sinusitis only if prescribed by your doctor after assessing your condition and its severity. Do not self-medicate.

The doctor will decide the specific dose for a specific duration depending on the underlying condition and the patient's response to the treatment. Do not take it endlessly on your own without consulting a doctor. Avoid self-medication.

No, it is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.

Fluticasone+Azelastine is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis characterized by sneezing, a runny nose, stuffy nose and congestion or stuffiness.

Headache, altered smell or taste sensations, dryness of the nose, ulceration in the nose, dizziness, nausea are a few common side effects of Fluticasone+Azelastine. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Also, not everyone experiences the same effects.

Fluticasone+Azelastine contains a combination of fluticasone and azelastine as its active components. Fluticasone is a steroid and azelastine is an antiallergic agent that reduce the swelling and inflammation of the inner lining of the nose. Thus, the combined action of these two ingredients helps reduce the symptoms of nose allergy like a runny nose, irritation in the nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

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